Mrs. Abbate, 91, of Hazlet, died March 7, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was a packer at Charles of the Ritz, Holmdel, for 10 years, retiring in 1980. She was predeceased by four sisters. She is survived by her husband, Generoso G. Abbate; a son, Eugene Abbate of Newark; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Union Beach. Interment followed at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport.